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Elbil · EU CoC
Specialists in vehicle imports from China to Sweden
CHINESE CARSREADY FOR EUROPE
We manage the entire import — from sourcing and shipping to customs, registration and verified EU CoC documentation.
EU CoC verification
Clear total cost
Imports from China
Support in Sweden
Estimate & personal guidance
YOUR IMPORT, IN NUMBERS
Estimate your import
- Car price
- 150,000 SEK
- Freight to EU
- 50,000 SEK
- Freight insurance
- 5,000 SEK
- Standard duty (10%)
- 20,500 SEK
- Import VAT (25%)
- 56,375 SEK
- Registration in Sweden
- 5,000 SEK
- Domestic transport
- 5,000 SEK
- Fee excluding VAT
- 20,000 SEK
- VAT on our fee (25%)
- 5,000 SEK
- Additional duty
- 0 SEK
Preliminary total
316,875 SEK
Estimate, not a binding quote. Freight, insurance, registration and transport amounts are editable examples. Customs value, VAT basis and used status must be verified for the car.
The complete import process
FROM CHINATO SWEDISH ROADS
01
Sourcing & inspection
We find the right vehicle and review its specification, history and seller documents before purchase.
02
EU CoC & documents
We verify valid EU type-approved CoC documentation and gather all required export documents.
03
Shipping, customs & fees
We coordinate transport, insurance and customs. All known costs are presented in advance.
04
Registration & delivery
We help prepare the Swedish registration documents and arrange a secure handover.
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EU CoC documentation
THE RIGHTDOCUMENTSFROM DAY ONE
A Certificate of Conformity confirms that a vehicle complies with an EU type approval. We verify the documentation before purchase to reduce the risk of expensive surprises during Swedish registration.
- EU type approval verification
- VIN and vehicle data matching
- Review of export and customs documents
Transparent pricing
NO HIDDEN FEES
Before you decide, you receive a clear estimate covering the vehicle, inland transport, ocean freight, insurance, customs, VAT and our service fee.
01
Vehicle & export
Purchase, inspection, transport to port and export documents.
02
Freight & insurance
Ocean freight and transport insurance tailored to the vehicle.
03
Customs, VAT & service
Authority fees and our work are listed separately.
How customs duty works for cars from China
Duty depends on the car's origin, commodity code, powertrain and whether it is new or used. Where a producer-specific additional duty applies, the producer also affects the cost.
- Standard duty and customs value
- The standard duty for passenger cars from China is normally 10%. It is calculated on the customs value, which normally includes the car price plus freight and insurance up to the EU border. Import VAT is added and its taxable amount also includes duty.
- Battery chemistry is not the same as powertrain
- An LFP or NMC battery does not in itself determine the duty rate. What matters is the vehicle's classification, for example as a battery electric car, plug-in hybrid or petrol car. Two cars with different battery chemistries can therefore have the same duty rate.
- Producers and new electric cars
- The EU's specific countervailing duty on new battery electric passenger cars originating in China is added to the standard duty. The rate depends on the actual producer and its TARIC additional code, not just the brand. This measure covers new cars, not used ones; used status and the correct commodity code must be substantiated.
The applicable duty is checked in the customs tariff (TARIC) for the specific car at import. Rules and exemptions may change. The example calculation below uses only the 10% standard duty and does not include any applicable countervailing duty.
Our fee
HOW OURFEE WORKS
Our fee is 12% of the car's purchase price, with a minimum of 20,000 SEK and a maximum of 50,000 SEK. The fee is stated excluding VAT; 25% VAT is added. It covers the full service we provide as your importer — from China to Swedish roads.
What the fee covers
- Review of purchase and export documents in China
- EU CoC verification and technical EU compliance
- Coordination of sea freight, container loading and transport insurance
- Customs clearance and contact with Swedish Customs
- Preparation for registration inspection and the Transport Agency
- Follow-up and delivery in Sweden
Example: a 200,000 SEK car gives a fee of 24,000 SEK excl. VAT. A 120,000 SEK car gives 20,000 SEK (the minimum) and a 600,000 SEK car gives 50,000 SEK (the maximum). No hidden extras.
Frequently asked
QUESTIONS ANDANSWERS
What is EU CoC and why is it needed?
The EU CoC (Certificate of Conformity) confirms the car meets EU type approval. With a correct certificate, registration with the Swedish Transport Agency is simple – without it, an expensive and slow individual approval is often required.
Which taxes and fees apply?
On top of the car price, a standard duty of 10% normally applies to passenger cars from China. New battery electric cars may also incur producer-specific countervailing duty. Swedish import VAT is 25% of the taxable amount, which also includes duty. Sea freight, transport insurance and registration inspection are additional costs. See the explanation under Costs; everything is listed in the quote before you decide.
How long does the import take?
Usually 6–10 weeks from order to delivery, depending on model, port and shipping schedule.
Do charging and software work in Sweden?
We choose cars with European CCS2 charging and check infotainment language and connectivity before purchase, so the car works fully here.
How do warranty and service work?
Service can be done at independent workshops in Sweden, and we help you with warranty solutions through external warranty providers.
Can both private buyers and companies import?
Yes. We help both private individuals and companies, including company cars with deductible VAT under current rules.
READY TO IMPORT?
Tell us which model and specification you want. We will return with the next step and a clear cost estimate.
Org. no. 559604-3942 · Registered office: Stockholm · info@vencarl.se